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Oct 20 2023

Poilievre’s CPP. McGill pauses. Death threats. The Roundup

Oct 20, 2023
David Akin's Roundup
Clippings of #cdnpoli, #media, and #tech content aimed at those with an interest in Canadian politics and policy. And sometimes Canadian postage stamps.
Canada
Pierre Poilievre calls on Alberta to remain in Canada Pension Plan
Poilievre argues the debate would not be happening if he were prime minister. [National Post]

Canada has facilitated the safe departure of the diplomats and their families from India, Joly said, noting the stripping of immunity "would put their personal safety at risk." [Global]
Chris Barber said early in last year's "Freedom Convoy" protest that he felt things were getting "out of control" and unsafe, an officer who served as an intermediary between organizers and police testified in court on Thursday. [CP]

Canada's competition watchdog says in a new report that industries have faced a 'clear decline' in competitive intensity since the turn of the millennium. [Global]
Friday’s forecast to show worsening projections that may limit Liberals’ ability to deliver new spending on housing and pharmacare. [Globe and Mail]
Ottawa is launching a review of this past summer’s port strike in British Columbia to ensure 'stability' during future labour disruptions. [Global]

Reports of verbal abuse, vandalism and intimidation targeting Muslims and Jews in Canada have spiked since the Hamas attack and Israel's retaliatory strikes in Gaza, groups say. [Global]
Israel-Gaza
A senior political source and a national security source told Global News that Canadian intelligence points to the same conclusion as U.S and Israel -that it came from within Gaza. [Global]
 Israel bombarded Gaza early Friday, hitting areas in the south where Palestinians had been told to seek safety, and it began evacuating a sizable Israeli town in the north near the Lebanese border, the latest sign of a potential ground invasion of Gaza that could trigger regional turmoil. [AP]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's special representative for combating Islamophobia is warning against allowing the Israel-Hamas war to become a catalyst for the stereotyping of Muslim Canadians. [TorStar]
Canada is now advising against all travel to Lebanon due to a 'deteriorating security situation' and fears Israel’s conflict with Hamas may spread in the region. [Global]
From the provinces
Majority of top tribunal members have Conservative ties. [Investigative Journalism Foundation]
Before the hike, McGill says it was told by Quebec that changes that could affect its financial situation were coming — but it was 'not provided with any details of the changes.' [Global]
 A New Democrat legislator has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford over comments made about her statement on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. [TorStar]
To help meet the demands of Nova Scotia's growing population, the province is investing $100 million over the next three years to help speed up the recruitment and training of skilled tradespersons. [CP]
"Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs."  [AirQuotes Media]
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Elsewhere
“Bullying don’t work,” said Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican centrist who has led the opposition to Jordan’s nomination. Still, Bacon said the harassing text messages and phone calls have taken a toll. His wife slept with a loaded gun near her bedside one night. Other Republicans said their families have been threatened. And every lawmaker who voted against Jordan has received a barrage of angry phone calls and messages. [AP]
She was the ultimate MAGA conspiracy theorist. Then she got charged with being part of a criminal conspiracy, and her tune started to change. [Rolling Stone]
Media

Global News is pleased to announce that veteran broadcaster, Heidi Petracek, will join Global National, starting on October 23, as its national correspondent based in Halifax. [Corus]
Le Devoir will now benefit from tax advantages, including the ability to issue donation receipts, to be exempt from income tax, and to receive donations from registered charities. [Global]
Google News is downsizing at a particularly contentious moment in the way news is handled by major online platforms. [CNBC]
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Sci/Tech
Chrome's new address bar features automatic typo correction, better autocomplete, and more
Five new features on Google's web browser will not only help you navigate faster, they'll automatically fix your mistakes. [ZDNet]

Slack is retiring its status account on X that previously shared updates about issues and outages on the platform. Other companies, like American Express and Air France, have also reduced their investment in X. [The Verge]
The Calendar
  • 0900 ET: Halifax - LPC MP Andy Fillmore makes a funding announcement. 
  • 0915 ET: St John's - ACOA Min Gudie Hutchings tours the Genesis Centre.
  • 0930 ET: Sherbrooke, QC - CEDQR Min Soraya Martinez Ferrada and LPC MP Élisabeth Brière make a funding announcement. 
  • 0945 ET: Toronto - PM Trudeau , Diversity and Inclusion Min Kamal Khera and Housing and Infrastructure Min Sean Fraser visit a housing development.
  • 1100 ET: North Bay, ON - Defence Min Bill Blair marks the opening of a health centre at CFB North Bay.
  • 1200 ET: Springbank, AB - LPC MP George Chahal makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1230 ET: Edmonton - Employment Min Randy Boissonnault makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1230 ET: St John's - ACOA Min Gudie Hutchings makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1330 ET: Bromont, QC - CEDQR Min Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Heritage Min Pascale St-Onge make a funding announcement. 
  • 1330 ET: Iqaluit - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh meets with Premier Akeeagok
  • 1400 ET: St John's - ACOA Min Gudie Hutchings meets with the CEO of Bluedrop Training and Simulation.
  • 1445 ET: St John's - ACOA Min Gudie Hutchings meets with the Newfoundland and Labrador Employers Council.
  • 1515 ET: Iqaluit - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP MP Lori Idlout speak about the cost of living.
Issued this day ...
...  in 1978: Sc # 773 - Christmas - Paintings. Design: Jean Morin.
Featuring The Virgin of the Flowerng Pea (c 1425), artist unknown, from the collection of the National Gallery of Canada. 

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